Global affairs, diplomacy, conflict, and the major international developments driving the news cycle.
President Donald Trump describes recent engagements with Tehran as 'friendly', while Iranian officials assert Washington is struggling to end the ongoing war.
Donald Trump describes Ankara as a key partner while fielding queries on potential fighter jet transfers, with no confirmation of deal status.
Lawyers for Tennessee allege Meta retained addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay while suppressing internal research linking the platform to eating disorders and self-harm among adolescents.
Tensions between the Trump administration and Paris escalate following a walkout at the UN, marking the latest fracture in transatlantic relations over governance and human rights standards.
A shell casing was discovered and the building’s facade damaged at the US Consulate General in Toronto, marking the second such attack in four months.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued severe warnings for landslides and flooding as temperatures in Kyushu exceed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in recorded history.
Video footage confirms suspect subdued as authorities investigate the stabbing that left two victims in serious condition.
Renewed hostilities threaten the 2022 truce and disrupt critical shipping lanes as Yemen’s internationally recognised government prepares for further conflict with Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Washington attributes the lull in hostilities to requests from mediating nations, though the White House simultaneously reaffirms robust ammunition reserves and ongoing military production.
Tributes have emerged from readers and industry associates following the passing of the bestselling novelist, who died from colorectal cancer on 23 July 2026.
With meteorological forecasts predicting a return of high temperatures and dry conditions, governments are prioritising containment strategies to protect affected regions.
The Justice Department has filed an emergency petition with the US Supreme Court to pause a June ruling that blocked key provisions of an executive order restricting mail-in ballot delivery, citing constitutional authority and implementation timelines.
The United Nations has declared Israel’s plans to fast-track new settlements in the occupied West Bank a major obstacle to peace, as humanitarian agencies report tightening movement restrictions and a surge in settler-related violence.
Witnesses describe 'walls of flames' and critical situations as tens of thousands of hectares burn, leaving holidaymakers facing significant financial losses and residents dealing with immense psychological stress.
The Prime Minister is expected to make the final decision on whether to implement a consumption tax cut for food items, following a failure by the cross-party 'National Council' working group to reach a consensus.
Bereaved relatives of two Doshisha International High School students who died in the Henoko incident have lodged charges, shifting focus to institutional accountability amid ongoing US base relocation works.
With 100 days until the midterms, Hakeem Jeffries blames President Donald Trump and Republican congressional control for rising costs in groceries, housing, and healthcare, while outlining a platform focused on price gouging and ethics reform.
The British Supreme Court has dismissed Bahrain’s attempt to claim state immunity, paving the way for Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed to pursue damages for alleged FinSpy surveillance.
The United States walked out of a Security Council meeting on Monday, marking a public rupture between two longstanding allies following a clash over the mandate of Volker Turk.
The Confederation of African Football’s premier women’s competition is now underway, though specific results and host nation details remain unconfirmed in initial reports.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has described widespread displacement and destruction in southern Lebanon, stating that Israeli actions may amount to war crimes under international law.
A report by Al Jazeera has drawn attention to the enduring ban on direct flights between the United States and Lebanon, a restriction that has persisted for approximately 40 years.
French authorities face mounting pressure to manage a 42,000-hectare blaze while preparing for a new heatwave, with the EU deploying additional aircraft to support firefighting efforts across the region.
As mass evacuations continue across France and Spain, a senior resilience expert warns that the current crisis is a predictable outcome of long-standing scientific warnings and institutional neglect.
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has called for a boycott, while internet suspensions and heat dampen turnout in the Mirpur district.
Thirteen nights of US airstrikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure and retaliatory strikes by Tehran have raised fears of a prolonged regional conflict under President Donald Trump.
Incidents in the Gulf and Levant raise questions about whether Iran-linked groups are testing Washington’s new strategic posture following a fortnight of intense hostilities.
Military activity between the United States and Iran has reduced intensity, allowing diplomatic efforts led by regional intermediaries to take precedence.
Authorities in southwestern France prepare for mass evacuations as a fire approaches Bordeaux, while Spain declares a national emergency amid merging blazes.
A police officer in India has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at demonstrators, according to reports from Al Jazeera Global News.
The move makes Chad the fourth francophone African nation to leave the court in less than a year, coinciding with diplomatic pressure from the United States and regional instability.
Ukrainian officials have rejected Tehran’s vows of retribution following a strike on the vessel Anna, accusing Iran of complicity in Russian aggression while Iran condemns the attack as a violation of international law.
Christopher Rassi outlines the complex path to rebuilding dignity and public services in southern Lebanon, arguing that physical return is only the first step in a long-term recovery process.
As President Macron prepares to visit the fire-ravaged southwest, researchers warn that the convergence of successive heatwaves and local convection has created a new category of unpredictable disaster.
Official statements from Iran clarify that no dialogue is underway with the United States, underscoring persistent geopolitical friction in the region.
A United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) training centre was targeted in a military operation by Israeli forces, resulting in a fire at the site.
Following four years of quasi-peace, renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping and clashes in Dhale governorate signal a return to full-scale war, challenging the rebels against a more unified domestic front and heightened regional scrutiny.
The announcement, confirmed via Al Jazeera on 27 July 2026, marks a significant diplomatic shift as Caracas challenges the institution’s perceived alignment with Western interests.
With over 110,000 people displaced across southwestern France, Bordeaux has distributed 1.5 million masks while rail services face disruption and tourists depart amid worsening air quality.
A dual escalation involving Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen’s Houthi rebels has disrupted a recent lull in regional hostilities, challenging the stability of a 2022 truce and raising stakes for Gulf security infrastructure.
The Community Service Bill, 2026, awaits presidential assent and secondary legislation before it can be implemented as a structural alternative to incarceration.
Thousands of young demonstrators, leveraging meme culture and grievances over a university entrance exam scandal, have compelled the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking a rare concession by the Bharatiya Janata Party administration.
French authorities deploy thousands of personnel and aerial assets to contain a 420-square-kilometre blaze near Bordeaux, while Madrid declares its worst fire event in regional history.
Analysis published by Al Jazeera claims a coordinated strategy involving intelligence operations and lobbying has kept Washington and Tehran in confrontation, a pattern US Vice President JD Vance has recently accused Israeli-linked networks of continuing.
Despite a 50 per cent reduction in US military aid and a sharp decline in Freedom House scores, bilateral security cooperation has strengthened, with Tunisian forces dismantling terrorist cells with American support.
Analysts describe the move as a calculated manoeuvre to deflect US pressure ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, while experts warn the deployment entrenches the fragmentation of the Gaza Strip.
The two men are barred from re-entering the country following allegations tied to their involvement with a running group accused of excluding locals.
Interior Minister pledges protection for Bordeaux while thousands remain in emergency shelters with no return date set.